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HEALTHCARE ASSISSTANT , OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT

Belhoul Speciality Hospital

Deira, Dubai U.A.E

2007-up to Present

Job Description:

v  Responds / Refers appropriately patients concerns/queries.

v  Assists patient in activities of daily living.

v  Orientation of patient to the ward.

v  Transfer of patient to wheelchair, to and from toilet, to and from stretcher etc.

v  Providing safety measures such as side rails, usage of fire extinguishers, and accompanying patient to another unit for special procedures within the hospital.

v  Specimen collection of urine and stool.

v  Communication of patient changes in condition if noted and any complaints or pain to the nurse.

v  Strict adherence to the infection control practices in the hospital.

v  Other general duties include checking CSSD supplies, cleaning and packing of instruments used, maintaining of cleanliness, attending nursing call bells and telephone calls.

v  Preparing dressing and packing.

v  Follow the PPM equipment.

v  Assist physician when examining patients and in dressing procedures.

v  Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.

v  Give health teachings to patients and relatives.

v  Maintains general cleanliness and tidiness of the unit. Performs duties within the scope of practice.

v  Maintenance of infection control principles in everyday practice.

v  Maintenance of safe working environment.

v  Follows International Patient Safety goals.

v  Participates at unit meetings.

v  Reports any untoward incident or accident on the hospital premises involving a patient, visitor or staff member.

v  Maintains good relationship with other hospital personnel.

v  Secure insurance approval for special procedure.

v  Secure current procedural terminology for insurance and billing purposes.

v  Interviewing incoming patients prior to admission to gather demographic, insurance and emergency information

v  Ensuring completion of paperwork, sign-in and security procedures

v  Explaining facility policies, preparing, and arranging for transportation to assigned rooms